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Knowledge Bank names Swansea Building Society as Criteria Champion 2024

Swansea Building Society has been recognised as Criteria Champion 2024 by Knowledge Bank. This award underscores the Society’s dedication to supporting mortgage brokers and its expertise in overcoming the toughest client challenges.

The award, which is voted for by brokers across the UK, highlights lenders that consistently deliver an extensive and flexible range of criteria to meet the diverse needs of clients. Swansea Building Society stood out for its dedication to providing tailored solutions and its proactive efforts to share these with brokers nationwide.

The Society’s participation in eight Criteria Clinics annually for the past three years has been a key factor in its recognition. These clinics, hosted by Knowledge Bank, are designed to ensure brokers are fully informed of the innovative and bespoke options available to their clients. Swansea Building Society’s consistent presence in these events demonstrates its dedication to empowering brokers with the knowledge and tools they need to succeed.

In addition, the Society was also a finalist in the Legendary Lender category. Winning one category and being named as a finalist in another is a significant achievement, recognising the impact Swansea Building Society has had on Knowledge Bank’s brokers and the wider market.

Alun Williams, Chief Executive of Swansea Building Society, said:

“We are honoured to receive the Criteria Champion 2024 award. At Swansea Building Society, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional service to brokers and their clients, ensuring we offer solutions that cater to even the most complex scenarios. Being recognised by Knowledge Bank and the broker community for this commitment is a fantastic achievement for our entire team.”

Nicola Firth, Founder and CEO of Knowledge Bank, added:

“Swansea Building Society exemplifies what it means to go above and beyond for brokers. Their active engagement in Criteria Clinics and their innovative approach to solving client challenges make them a deserving winner of this award.”

This achievement underscores Swansea Building Society’s reputation as a trusted partner for brokers, combining its commitment to service excellence with a deep understanding of the ever-evolving mortgage market.

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Swansea Building Society Integrates with Knowledge Bank for Streamlined Mortgage Criteria

In a pioneering move, Swansea Building Society has joined forces with Knowledge Bank. This partnership brings Knowledge Bank’s acclaimed criteria sourcing platform to mortgage intermediaries, enabling effortless, subscription-free access to Swansea Building Society’s wide-ranging mortgage criteria.

This integration allows intermediaries to effortlessly search and view Swansea Building Society’s comprehensive criteria across Residential, Buy to Let, and Self Build mortgages, all from a single, user-friendly interface. Swansea Building Society’s criteria, known for their breadth and inclusiveness, are meticulously maintained and updated through Knowledge Bank’s KB PRO access, ensuring that intermediaries always have the most current information at their fingertips. Access to the Knowledge Bank platform can also be found via the Swansea Building Society website.

The key benefits of this integration include comprehensive criteria access, allowing intermediaries to explore a wide range of criteria addressing all aspects of Swansea Building Society’s lending options. With the convenience of accessing all criteria in one place, intermediaries can streamline their research process, saving valuable time. Real-time updates ensure that any changes made by the lender are instantly reflected on both Knowledge Bank and the lender’s Interactive Criteria Guide, guaranteeing accuracy and reliability.

Swansea Building Society is recognised for offering some of the most extensive and sought-after criteria in the market, catering to a wide range of intermediary queries. The platform is also designed for optimal use on mobile and tablet devices, allowing intermediaries to access information on-the-go. Importantly, intermediaries can access Swansea Building Society’s criteria without needing a Knowledge Bank account.

Shane Chawatama, Sales Director at Knowledge Bank, said:

“We are thrilled that Swansea Building Society, a longstanding supporter of Knowledge Bank, has chosen to utilise our Interactive Criteria Guide. This integration not only enhances the accessibility of mortgage criteria available to intermediaries but also reinforces our commitment to providing innovative, user-centric solutions that drive efficiency and success in the mortgage industry.”

Alun Williams, Chief Executive of Swansea Building Society, added:

“Our partnership with Knowledge Bank reflects our commitment to enhancing the experience for mortgage intermediaries. By providing easy, real-time access to our comprehensive mortgage criteria, we are enabling intermediaries to make faster, more informed decisions. This collaboration underscores our dedication to supporting our customers with the best tools and resources available.”

Intermediaries are encouraged to explore this powerful new tool and experience the benefits of having extensive, up-to-date mortgage criteria readily available. With Swansea Building Society’s Interactive Criteria Guide, making informed and timely lending decisions has never been easier.